TRICK OR TREAT! Susanna Leonard Hill is having a contest to write a short (less than 100 word) children’s story, poem, or prose for Halloween which must include the words spooky, black cat, and cackle. There are great prizes involved. So even though I have never tried my hand at this before, I decided to give it a go! After all it’s not really Halloween if you’re not scared. If you’re not scared (or even if you are) and you want to join in the fun, here’s her link.

Before I started, I looked through a great facebook page called Once Upon for inspiration. This is a site devoted to artistic illustrations. This is the painting that spoke to me. (Notice the little black cat walking on the rooftop.) It’s called Witch’s Moon by Hazel Billingsley, I have included it for your enjoyment and the added dimension it gives my prose.

HI Juliana! Your name is also the name of my queen of Holland from where I’m from. I think it is lovely.

I also love your poem with it’s lyrical language and beautiful prose. I love the imagery and spookiness of the poem. The picture advances the cause quiet nicely, too. And thanks for the facebook page. I’ll look it up. 🙂

Thank you Catherine. I couldn’t find your story, but your name sent me to your Facebook page where I couldn’t help but notice the lovely artwork you have! And, coincidentally, I also lived in Bordeaux for a very short while!

Happy to pass on good tips! Your story reminded me of a picture I just saw on Facebook too…. Why Witches Don’t Have White Cats. (can’t copy it here, but the cat is sleeping on her outfit leaving white fur all over her dress) hahaha um,er, cackle-cackle-cackle!